Digital Energy Brief

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Columbus Data Center 10-25 MW

Jun 26, 2025

PROJECT SUMMARY

Substation adjacent to site

Figure 1. Substation adjacent to site (Credit: Google Maps)

10 MW of approved grid power

Potential for additional 15 MW
(25 total)


44 ac with buildings and fiber

5 miles from Downtown Columbus


ENERGY COST

Energy costs are dependent on power capacity decisions. All-in energy costs are expected to be under $0.05/kWh with reasonable curtailment during peak prices.

SITE SUMMARY

STATE LOCATION CAPACITY LAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL STRUCTURE
GA Columbus
~5 mi from downtown
10-25 MW 44 ac Paved land, multiple lots
300,000 sf of buildings
Existing fiber
Adjacent sub-station
9 existing transformers
Security fence
Municipal water
3 yr lease + extension
JV

PROJECT DETAILS

POWER CAPACITY

10-25 MW of power capacity

DEAL STRUCTURE

  • Three-year lease with the possibility of two three-year extensions
  • Commercial real estate lease based on power capacity and land requirements
  • Deposit required to secure property and begin 90-day due diligence phase

SITE DESCRIPTION

The site is adjacent to a utility-owned substation (Figure 1) and served by Georgia Power. It is located in the Southeast power market (regulated market).

The property is located approximately 5 miles from Downtown Columbus, adjacent to a new on/off ramp of the I-185. It’s 14 minutes from Downtown and 12 minutes from the Columbus Airport.

The site includes 44 acres of paved, flat land with multiple lots. There are multiple buildings with heights varying from 22-50 feet. Lots can be leased individually, with or without structures.

There are also nine existing transformers that could potentially be utilized for commercial operations.

SUPPORTING UTILITIES
  • INTERNET: Fiber and other options are available
  • WATER: Available for contract from the City of Columbus

This post and the information it contains are provided for informational purposes only. Coventry Enterprises, LLC offers no guarantee that the details in this post are accurate.

The information in this post reflects a good faith description of the property based on communication with the site developer, individual research, and previous experience.


Zac Coventry specializes in energy portfolio management for large loads. He helps data center operators, energy managers, and private equity investors minimize CapEx and operational costs through supply chain management, energy brokerage, and strategic advising.

For a private consultation, please contact me